VOA慢速英语:Susan Watson: Still Singing After Decades in Musicals

短语讲解：

1. Ask many actors and they will tell you it is hard to get work when you are just starting out and also as you get older.

start out 启程，出发; 开始[着手]做
例句：Did they tell you when to start out?
他们是否告诉了你何时出发。

2. “Active, empowered senior women are a resource that I think Americans can be proud of.”

be proud of 自豪，高兴
例句：That's a beautiful piece of work. You should be proud of it.
那件作品非常漂亮，你应当为之自豪。

3. Watson said she asked him to lighten up, but if he did, it was not nearly enough for Watson.

light up 照亮; 点烟
例句：It' s time to light up.
该点灯了。